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October 2024

South Island regional rural market snapshots
As the South Island heads into spring, the rural property market is showing signs of renewed activity across key regions. There’s plenty to explore across the regions, here’s a quick...
South Island regional rural market snapshots
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October 2024

North Island regional rural market snapshots
As we transition into spring, rural property markets across the North Island are displaying diverse levels of activity and opportunities. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in the...
North Island regional rural market snapshots
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October 2024

Well-presented Northern Southland hill country station offers scale and diversity
A Northern Southland hill country sheep and beef station, offering scale and excellent presentation, is for sale. Situated adjacent to Athol township, 31 kilometres north of Lumsden and 70...
Well-presented Northern Southland hill country station offers scale and diversity
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September 2024

Cherry orchard overlooks racecourse
When Gary and Ali Jackson bought their six-hectare property overlooking the Cromwell Racecourse in 1999, it was a bare paddock with one horse. Both teachers, Gary teaching art and Ali science,...
Cherry orchard overlooks racecourse
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September 2024

Property report: NZ rural market optimistic after Federal Reserve rates cut
Despite a GDP drop for New Zealand this week, news of the US Federal Reserve’s first cut in interest rates in four years has led to positivity in the New Zealand rural real...
Property report: NZ rural market optimistic after Federal Reserve rates cut
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August 2024

Momentum shift now appears imminent
By Peter Newbold, General Manager, PGG Wrightson Real Estate Two key signs point to a long-awaited shift in momentum for the dairy property market. Winter is traditionally quiet in our business,...
Momentum shift now appears imminent
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August 2024

Market poised for spring upturn
Winter activity in the property market is often subdued, and this year has been no exception. However, heading into the spring we could be in line for a long-awaited shift in momentum. Nationwide...
Market poised for spring upturn
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June 2024

After tough times, Hawke’s Bay and East Coast rural property market stabilising

After 2023 presented huge challenges to the region, this winter and the spring to come should see more normal conditions return to the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast rural property...
After tough times, Hawke’s Bay and East Coast rural property market stabilising
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June 2024

Overseas forestry investment in marginal sheep and beef country may be set to return

Converting sheep and beef country to forestry is a controversial subject in many rural communities. However, for those seeking to optimise a farm’s value and therefore quit it in the best...
Overseas forestry investment in marginal sheep and beef country may be set to return
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June 2024

Highly regarded Marlborough dairy farm sells for first time since 1860s
One of Marlborough’s most admired and longest held farms sold in March.  Raidale, a 322 hectare low input, self-contained Rai Valley dairy farm, producing around 200,000 kilograms of milk...
Highly regarded Marlborough dairy farm sells for first time since 1860s
Steps for Successfully Selling Your Farm

August 2023

Steps for Successfully Selling Your Farm

If you are selling a farm or considering selling in the next 12 to 18 months, here are some basic ideas that will help reduce the stress and improve the outcome during this complex...
Simplify Your Farm Purchase: Organise Documentation in Advance

August 2023

Simplify Your Farm Purchase: Organise Documentation in Advance

Spring is traditionally the best season to take advantage of the rural property market: the sun is out, temperature is rising, grass is green, and stock is at its most healthy and...
Experts agree: don’t let the election hold back your rural property plans

August 2023

Experts agree: don’t let the election hold back your rural property plans

Traditionally a general election puts the brakes on activity in the rural property market. This year, that appears less likely than in previous years. PGG Wrightson Real Estate Sales Manager for Mid...
Property report: A tough year for the rural market

July 2023

Property report: A tough year for the rural market

The last 12 months in the rural property market have been among of the toughest in decades,...
Prestigious, historic Northburn Station for sale

July 2023

Prestigious, historic Northburn Station for sale

One of Central Otago’s most spectacular and prestigious high country stations, producing premium quality fine wool since the 1850s, is for sale. Claiming New Zealand’s furthest inland...
Property report: Forestry and carbon farming

June 2023

Property report: Forestry and carbon farming

Jamie Mackay from The Country recently had his monthly real estate update from PGG Wrightson. Peter Newbold was unavailable but Peter Wylie, Real Estate Manager from the Waikato filled his boots...
7 steps to choosing the right real estate agent for your rural or lifestyle property

June 2023

7 steps to choosing the right real estate agent for your rural or lifestyle property

If it’s been awhile since you’ve had to engage the services of a real estate agent, or you’ve never had to do it at all, the process can be rather overwhelming. When there are so...
10 things to consider when thinking of buying a rural or lifestyle property

June 2023

10 things to consider when thinking of buying a rural or lifestyle property

For many, their dream life is living on a block of land. And whether you’re looking to buy a...
What you need to know before selling your rural property in New Zealand

June 2023

What you need to know before selling your rural property in New Zealand

There are many reasons why people decide to sell their rural or lifestyle property. If you’ve decided that spring is the time for you to go to market, there’s a few things you should know...
‘We Live Here Too’ why choose PGG Wrightson Real Estate

June 2023

‘We Live Here Too’ why choose PGG Wrightson Real Estate

With uncertainty in the property market and fluctuating interest rates, it’s now more important than ever to partner with the right real estate agency. One who has been there, done that and...
Property Report: Monthly check on the pulse of the rural real estate market

May 2023

Property Report: Monthly check on the pulse of the rural real estate market

Jamie Mackay from The Country had his monthly catch-up with Peter Newbold, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate. Jamie Mackay from The Country recently caught up with Peter...
Canterbury farms selling well in 2023

April 2023

Canterbury farms selling well in 2023

Canterbury’s rural property market has had an outstanding season.  Despite gloomy...
Property report: Comparing the rural and residential markets

April 2023

Property report: Comparing the rural and residential markets

Jamie Mackay from The Country had his monthly catch-up with Peter Newbold, General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate. The question on everyone's lips: is the rural market mirroring the housing...
Interest intense as Waihi dairy farm sells

April 2023

Interest intense as Waihi dairy farm sells

High quality rural properties continue to sell well. A 261 hectare Waihi dairy farm, described as a premium property in a prime location with outstanding infrastructure, attracted intense interest...
Property report: Farm to forestry conversions ‘not slowing down’

March 2023

Property report: Farm to forestry conversions ‘not slowing down’

The Country’s Jamie Mackay talks to the GM of PGG Wrightson Rural Real Estate, Peter Newbold, about the sheep and beef farms that are being sold and how many are going to trees. Newbold said...

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